I have been blessed this month to have had multiple trips north where I have witnessed a rainbow of beautiful fall foliage. While this colorful seasonal display rarely reaches much farther south than Tallahassee, many of us, regardless of latitude and landscape, celebrate this time of the year by decorating with the shades of autumn even if the view out our windows at home remains green. Our “All Children Are Our Children” emblem now also displays an array of warm colors, which, for me, represent the diversity of our association, our communities and ALL the children we support.

What do the fall seasonal colors signal for you? Diversity? Creativity? Letting go? Giving thanks? Adventure? Change? 

As we move into full swing for the holidays, let’s not forget those families and communities that find this time of the year a challenge. Financial disparities, hunger, lack of stable housing, anxiety, isolation and loneliness are realities that many children in our schools face every day and are magnified during the holidays. As engaged school communities and individuals with giving hearts, PTA members are accustomed to sharing their time, talent and treasure. Let’s find new ways to support disadvantaged and vulnerable families and children during the holiday and throughout the New Year. Please continue to share your challenges, your successes and your celebrations, so that others in our PTA family can learn from your examples.

With best wishes for a joyful Thanksgiving holiday,

Linda Kearschner

Florida PTA | President